Smithfield Steadily Phasing Out Gestation Crates

Smithfield Foods has announced it is making progress in phasing out gestation crates. Daily Press reports that by the end of last year, Murphy-Brown had transitioned 71.3-percent of all pregnant sows on company-owned farms into group housing. Smithfield’s goal is to move all sows out of gestation crates by 2017. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …

Giant Vegetables

Everett Griner talks about growers striving for bragging rights in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida …

Bugs Could be the Next Trendy Food

While some may have a time stomaching the thought, Cindy Zimmerman has a report on how bugs could just be the next trendy food. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers …

Peanut Price Update

Tyron Spearman has an update of where peanut prices stand this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle …

Conservation Districts Win RCPP Funding

From the National Association of Conservation Districts: WASHINGTON, DC–January 14, 2015—More than 200 conservation districts from across the nation will implement innovative, solutions-oriented natural resource conservation through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) projects announced earlier today by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) Tom Vilsack. “It’s no surprise that conservation districts are one of the most highly represented entities among …

Encouraging Beef Producers to Learn about the Checkoff

In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Dr. Frank Thomas from Alamo, Georgia, says the checkoff has done so many things over the years for the industry. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …

USDA Announces Funding for Conservation Projects

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that 115 high-impact projects across all 50 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico will receive more than $370 million in federal funding as part of the new USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

China Bans Imports of All U.S. Poultry and Eggs

China has banned imports of U.S. poultry and eggs after a strain of H5N8 influenza was found in Oregon and another strain was detected in California and Washington. American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman says this national ban is a clear violation of international trade Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …

Update on ARC-PLC Acreage Enrollment

The Agriculture Secretary offers the latest enrollment numbers involving the Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs. Rod Bain has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …

Plans Underway to Double Amount of Alabama Grown Farm Produce in State School Nutrition Program

From the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries: Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is partnering with the Food Bank of North Alabama, Alabama Farmers Federation, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) and local schools to increase access to Alabama-grown produce in school cafeterias. The Farm to School program is authorized under the Healthy Hunger-Free …